St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N7 8PGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary Magdalene Academy is an all-through school in Islington for ages 4 to 19. It is one of the 69 schools in Islington. It ranks 1st of 8 secondary schools in Islington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 July 2023, report published 18 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 July 2023
Pupils are very proud of their school. They describe it as a kind and welcoming place that promotes a keen sense of family, community and inclusion. Pupils and adults share a mutual respect. Pupils report that there is always an adult on hand to help. They say prejudice of any kind is not tolerated. They feel and are kept safe. Staff have consistently high standards for pupils' learning and conduct. Pupils rise to these expectations. Around the school pupils behave respectfully to one another, adults and visitors. Lessons are industrious and purposeful. This is because learning proceeds without disruption. The curriculum is ambitious. Pupils, and students in the sixth form, work hard and produce work of high quality. Pupils are encouraged to follow their talents and interests as well as achieve highly academically. Pupils enjoy representing their house when participating in whole- school events, such as sports day, basketball competitions and the spelling bee. They value the visitors who come to talk to them about their careers in different industries including television and theatre. As a result, pupils and students are very well prepared for the next stage of their education, employment or training.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
198 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
149 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,561 pupils on roll, with places for 1,360
Schools near St Mary Magdalene Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Fields School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 57.4 |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.4 |
| North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 67.5 |
| The London Screen Academy | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| City of London Academy Islington | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 40.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr John Reardon
- Phone
- 02076970123
- Address
- Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N7 8PG
- Local authority
- Islington
- URN
- 134314
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.